Heather C. Allen
*** * ****** ****, ****, NC, ***21 336-***-**** ************@****.***
PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
Goal Oriented, results-producing team player with a proven record of accomplishments. Through multiple jobs I have been able to expand my knowledge and experience in accounting. While using multiple accounting software’s and becoming highly proficient in excel, I have broadened my horizons in my search for a new role in accounting.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Self-Motivating & Dependable
Proven Sales Success
Highly Proficient Excel Skills
Strong 10-Key by Touch Skills
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Word & Outlook
Crucial Decision Making
Bridging Internal Departments
Managing Multiple Tasks
WORK EXPERIENCE
Learfield IMG College Winston-Salem, NC
Merger with IMG July 2019-Present
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Run billing for invoice creation
Update billing schedule for contracts
Maintain relationships with PSC’s and GM’s at colleges in the Central Region
Fill out vendor registration forms
Create refunds
Write off bad debt
Answer questions for clients related to billing issues while maintaining strong customer service
Accounts Payable Coordinator
IMG College
Accounts Payable Coordinator Dec 2015-June 2019
Organize invoices and assign appropriate vendor information and account coding.
Efficiently process data entry invoices daily in SAP.
Maintain relationships with PSC’s and GM’s at colleges in the Midwest and West regions
Manage the setup of new vendors and individuals upon receipt of W9’s.
Audit data entry for process compliance.
Sort and scan invoices to network drives
Initiate all aspects of payment proposal and payment run.
Manage the 1099 reporting through 1099Pro
The Resource – Diebold (Part-Time) Winston-Salem, NC
Cost Accountant Feb 2016 – Feb 2019
Maintain detailed Excel sheet
Cost accounting functions
Research and update cost amounts in Oracle
Cooke & Mabe Monuments Work, Inc Winston-Salem, NC
Accountant / Sales Associate (Family Business) Jan 2006 – Dec 2015
Maintain and accurately report all aspects of accounting for the business.
Maintained monthly sales
Successfully streamlined cost and maximized bottom-line profits.
Excellent communication skills to effectively service my customers' needs.
Initiated and established new partnerships with local funeral homes and cemeteries
Davenport Winston-Salem, NC
Accountant (Contract) Sept 2014 - Feb 2015
Audited, keyed and scheduled all bills
Audited the billing system for all outgoing invoices
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract) Feb 2012 – Feb 2013 & Sept 2013 - Sept 2014
Analyze and prepare Accounts Payable vouchers for processing
Input vouchers with proficiency and accuracy
Audit Credit card transactions
Assist with 1099 reporting
Clarus Consulting Winston-Salem, NC
Financial Analyst (Contract) Feb 2013 -Oct 2013
Prepare and analyze various account reconciliations
Research and evaluate specific accounting transactions
Assist in the preparation of financial reports and reviews
Carolina Tobacco Enterprises, Inc Rural Hall, NC
Vice President (Family Owned Business) 2001 - 2006
Received “Business Owner of the Month” from Sam's Club in 2004 & 2005.
Implemented and maintained all company policies and procedures involving operations, customer service, sales and marketing, purchasing, administration, and personnel management and training.
Established a strong working relationship with the Tobacco Sales Representatives, which insured competitive pricing.
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Winston-Salem, NC
EFT Team Leader/ATM Specialist 1998 - 2001
Developed a comprehensive tracking system for ACH Returns.
Automated several functions within the daily ATM Balancing.
Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance for the Regulation E disputes
Managed daily activities within the EFT Support area that ensured appropriate support and quality services to the Allegacy staff.
Participated in the development and implementation of the ATM strategy that complemented branch placement.
Accounting Assistant / Equity & Scholastic Assistant 1996 - 1998
Created a program during the 1998 Merger for all Direct Deposits and Loan Transfers.
Selected as Special Liaison by the Vice President to cross train and improve staff relationships.
Improved the returned check process by developing a tracking system in conjunction with the credit bureau.
Created a spreadsheet that maintained the Federal Reserve Account at its designated target balance.
Processed returned checks and ATM balancing.
EDUCATION - Surry Community College - Associate of Accounting Degree
COMPUTER SKILLS - Peachtree, Access, Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, Word,SAP,Oracle, 1099Pro
VOLUNTEER - Baptist Hospital - Winston-Salem, NC 1988 - 1995